Sermons on Figurative Language:

Paradoxical Partners Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

You cannot be a good Christian, and a truly loving Christian, if you do not feel hate for that which is the enemy of love.

A truck had run off the road and crashed into a tree forcing the engine back into the cab. The driver was trapped in the twisted wreckage. The doors were crushed and bent out of shape, and he had his feet caught between the clutch and the brake pedal. To make matters worse, a fire started in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

From Great To Good Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2017

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing because only God is everything.

A week ago, after watching Wisconsin beat Nebraska in football, I was thrilled to hear that Michigan lost to Michigan State. During a commercial break, a promo for Michigan came on the screen. The voiceover described a wounded wolverine and then showed clips of players tackling, running, passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Obsolete Or Absolute? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

Are the 10 Commandments still viable today?

Series: The Big 10 (Based on a series by James Merritt) “OBSOLETE OR ABSOLUTE?” EXODUS 20:1-20 OPEN Today we start a series of messages called The Big 10. When you hear that term, you probably think about the regional college athletic conference featuring teams like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: ‘the Wife Every Church Should Marry!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: '‘The WIFE Every Church should Marry!’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: WIFE Acrostic for... Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Evangelism. "Making sense of the ministry", by Warren Wiersbe, Statement #1: The foundation of ministry is character. statement #2: The nature of ministry is service. statement #3: The motive for ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth?

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Nov 3, 2023

Christians' views on important topics have changed over the years. This sermon will three seismic changes and suggest a reason why we changed our views.

Power Point Slides and Sermon Notes for the Congregation are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth? Christians understanding of the Bible has changed over the centuries. For instance, for 1900 years most Christians believed women were inferior to men. They used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Adventist

Joy In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023

In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023

This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Through Weakness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

Message15 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This week I learned about an interesting paradox called The Mother’s Paradox. Mothers, see if you can relate to any of these ideas: • Motherhood is a complete sacrifice of alone time, but it can be so lonely • In Motherhood, the days are long but the years are short • Motherhood is hilarious, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitting To The Authority Of God’s Word

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2024

As you can tell from the scripture reading this morning I will be preaching about submission.

Illus: When I think about submission I think about the three fellows talking about submission in their marriage. Two of them were bragging about how that they rule their house by having their wife under submission. • After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Just Because Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

We become members of God's family because of what Jesus has done for us.

Just Because Text: 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction 1. When I was growing up i had a great relationship with my mom. we would often have a playful back and forth, but i always knew when i had taken things too far. Like when she would ask me to do something and i would respond with the question, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Women In The Church - Free To Serve As God Equips!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2022

A careful and self-aware reading of Scripture demonstrates that God uses men and women equally in the body of Christ. He equips and empowers for His glory. We are better off if we don't resist His hand of grace.

May 2022 Sermon - Women in the Church - Acts 2:16-21; Galatians 3:26-29 Today we are beginning a short series on an issue that is very close to my heart. That issue is to do with the wellness of the body of Christ, the overall health of the church. And it’s to do with the responsibility of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-21, Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2022

Jesus wants to teach us about... 1. The growth of His Kingdom (vs. 31-32). 2. The power of His Kingdom to change our lives (vs. 33). 3. The grace that gives us a place in His Kingdom (vs. 34-35). 4. The value of His Kingdom (vs. 44-46).

Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:31-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 19, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Here Jesus told a series of 8 parables to help us understand the Kingdom of Heaven. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Babylon: The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2022

Our Christian faith and commitment to the Church and our time spent in the Bible has been weighed and is found wanting. When we find our commitment and loyalty to Christ divided, we fall. Its all ‘writing on the wall.’

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON THE WRITING ON THE WALL DANIEL 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION WITH READING THE PASSAGE I would like to begin this morning by reading Daniel 5. It is quite a lot of verses, so I don’t want you to get distracted or bored or lost, but let’s focus well as we read these ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Babylon: Staying On Mission Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 22, 2022

Our message today centers on staying on mission and keeping the purpose of front and center in our lives. Living this way is counter to our culture.

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON STAY ON MISSION DANIEL 7:13-14 & JEREMIAH 29:4-14 INTRODUCTION… stacker.com/stories/5269/famous-consumer-brands-no-longer-exist This morning I am sharing with you some bad news… some brands and companies that you thought would be there forever, are not. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ